2014: Charted as a reserve defensive end ... returns to the gridiron after sitting out the 2013 campaign ... made transition from linebacker to defensive end during 2013 spring practice ... has displayed good speed and pass rush ability ... in 21 career games, has three tackles ... has played 249 career snaps ... in the program’s post-spring strength and conditioning evaluation, led the DE group in bench press (385 lbs.).

2013: Did not see game action.

2012: Played in 11 games ... missed the first two weeks of the season due to injury ... carded single tackles against Virginia Tech and Miami ... on the field for 170 total plays.

2011: Played in 10 games, exclusively on special teams ... did not see action in the Tulane and Virginia contests ... had one tackle versus Georgia Tech ... on the field for 79 snaps.

PRIOR TO DUKE: Three-year letterman at West Charlotte under coach Marcus Surrat ... helped West Charlotte to a three-year ledger of 28-9 with three state playoff berths ... as a senior, carded 110 tackles, 10 sacks and six caused fumbles ... 2010 All-Mecklenburg pick by the Charlotte Observer ... logged 95 tackles with 15 sacks as a junior ... finished prep career with 290 total tackles ... also participated in track and field ... member of the 2009 state championship 4x200-meter relay team.

PERSONAL: Son of Bobby and Missy Grier ... born June 8, 1993 ... majoring in cultural anthropology.